[Private_collector]

I had some bad news yesterday. I went to check fit of the new bearing cups & seals, and realised I did not have the diff output shaft seals I needed. The ones I had were not correct size for this truck.

Shot into town this morning and spent an agonising 45min at Gympie Bearing Service looking for a modern replacement. They did find a suitable part but it was not in stock there, and not in stock anywhere in Australia! The bearing manufacturer does not even know if there is any available in other countries to import.

To prove that things are darkest before the dawn, I received am email from Ross Prince WWII vehicle parts, in Hervey Bay, he has these available and ready for despatch. It's only 90min drive from me, so if he is available, I will head up that way tomorrow and get them. Ross has always had every other part I have asked for, and this was no different!

Brake hubs & axle shafts have been blasted this morning (only bolt end of the axles), and I etched them this afternoon. All going well, everything should be painted tomorrow afternoon.

I bought some short lengths of 100NB steel tube to make bearing/seal installer yesterday. It was a PERFECT size for inner hub bearing cup, inner hub seal and output shaft bearing cup. Now I have to remember where I saw the photo of the installer construction. I think it was in either the MB-F1 or a Ford tool book I have somewhere.

P.S: Have been checking the tracking info for the rear wheel cylinders from USA. They are now "In Transit" Yaaaay

Won't sleep tonight!